Enrollment
425
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodstock, IL
Olson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174333005462
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olson Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 425
- students enrolled
Olson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Woodstock, IL.
School address
District: Woodstock Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 174333005462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olson Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olson Elementary School
Olson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Woodstock, Illinois, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Woodstock's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekside Middle School (736 students): Olson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students) and Woodstock North High School (915 students) alongside Olson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Olson Elementary School compares
Olson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,772
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Olson Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodstock Cusd 200, which includes Olson Elementary School.
$17,772
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 38.4%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Olson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodstock
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekside Middle School
Standard public school
736 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Standard public school
675 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Endres Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elem School
Standard public school
385 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Prairiewood Elem Sch
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olson Elementary School
How many students attend Olson Elementary School?
Olson Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodstock, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olson Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olson Elementary School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Woodstock, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olson Elementary School?
Olson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Olson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Woodstock, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodstock on the city page.
Is Olson Elementary School a good school?
Olson Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woodstock Cusd 200?
Besides Olson Elementary School, Woodstock Cusd 200 also operates Woodstock High School (988 students), Woodstock North High School (915 students), and Creekside Middle School (736 students). See the Woodstock Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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